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Once upon a time, there was a young man whose father taught him to build houses. It was the family trade for ages, and together the family earned and lived a modest life.
The builder grew restless after finishing school and told his father he wanted to seek his fortune in the world. His father reluctantly agreed, knowing that although he might lose a worker, his son needed to understand the outside world.

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Above: Belle has shown me how to survive and adapt in her own English culture, including driving on British roads in the countryside.
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1. Pilots are highly compensated.
2. It’s

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